Up to 25 people could be injured after a boating incident at the famous Horizontal Waterfalls in the northwest of the state.
Initial reports suggest that the boat, believed to be a tourist boat, may have capsized or run aground while exploring the popular Talbot Bay attraction, about 250 km east of Broome.
WA Country Health was called to the scene about 100km north of Derby at around 8.30am on Friday, however, a spokeswoman said the organization was not yet aware of the incident. scope of people’s wounds.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is attending the scene, with medical services waiting for incoming patients from across the region.
A WA police statement confirmed that emergency services responded to the incident and that “several people on board are injured.”
Perth Now understands that there were up to 25 people on board.
Broome Hospital has been put on “brown alert”, which means it is preparing for an influx of patients, however, some of the injured could be transferred to other hospitals in the Kimberley region.
The most seriously injured will be transported by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Perth.
The iconic waterfalls, known for their fast tides, host frequent jet boat excursions.
More to come.